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Mortgage Technology Magazine Names Global DMS to its Top 50 Service Providers List for the Fifth Consecutive Year

LANSDALE, Pa., May 7, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Global DMS, the leading provider of enterprise-class Web-based appraisal management software, announced that it has been named to Mortgage Technology magazine's Top 50 Service Providers list for the fifth year in a row.

Summit Industrial Flooring's Polished Concrete Solution for Heidelberg Distributing

DAYTON, Ohio /New York Netwire/ -- When the Dayton area's leading industrial flooring finisher, Summit Industrial Flooring, got wind of the plan for the Heidelberg Distributing Company's move of its Dayton operations to the former Cooper Tire and Rubber Company facility in Moraine, Summit knew their expertise would be needed.

Summit Industrial Flooring Expands Operations to Charleston, South Carolina

CHARLESTON, S.C. /New York Netwire/ -- The area's leading industrial flooring finisher Summit Industrial Flooring is expanding operations and opening an additional base of operations in Charleston, S.C. The new location is needed 'To better serve our rapidly expanding client list in the Southeast region,' said Kim Powell, president.

Orange Leap Announces Partnership with give2gether to Expand Online Fundraising into Social

DALLAS, Texas /New York Netwire/ -- Orange Leap, a developer of cloud-based fundraising and constituent relationship management (CRM) software, announced today their partnership with give2gether to enable online fundraising and peer-to-peer campaigns for nonprofits using Orange Leap's CRM software.

SecuGen Corporation announces the release of the FDx SDK Pro for the Android Operating System

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- SecuGen Corporation today announced release of the FDx SDK Pro(TM) for the Android Operating System. This new Software Developer Kit (SDK) enables software developers to add fingerprint authentication to their Android based software running on ARM tablets and smart phones. This SDK for Android incorporates SecuGen's MINEX tested, FIPS 201/PIV compliant template extraction and matching algorithms.

NJWeedman Launches his Jury Nullification Tour, May 8, in Washington State During Protest March to Support the 'Bellingham Cannabis 3'

BELLINGHAM, Wash. /New York Netwire/ -- On Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. the 'Bellingham Cannabis 3' will join forces with nationally recognized medical marijuana activist Ed Forchion aka NJWeedman during a 'Jury Nullification Awareness Protest' to be held in front of the Whatcam County District Court at 311 Grand St. in Bellingham, Wash.

The new Children's Entertainment Network features reporters aged from eight to 18 covering video games, TV, film and more

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- There's a new kid on the block - Children's Entertainment Network (CEN) - produced and directed by Mark Rowley is a new web series launched in mid January 2013. 'This exciting new kids' viewing venue is meant to entertain and educate,' Rowley says.

Celebrity artist Daniel Edwards concludes artist's Celebrity Baby Boomer series that began with 2006 controversial sculpture Monument to Pro-Life

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- Leaked 3D ultrasounds of Socialite Kim Kardashian and Duchess of Cambridge Catherine 'Kate' Middleton have been fabricated into works of art by pop-culture artist Daniel Edwards; concluding his 'Celebrity Baby Boomer' series that began with the 2006 controversial sculpture 'Monument to Pro-Life,' which depicted a nude Britney Spears giving birth on a bearskin rug, at select venues in the Los Angeles area this summer, announces Cory Allen Contemporary Art.

Dustin Saylor, CEO of Odin Systems believes Public Surveillance Will Change in the Aftermath of the Boston Marathon

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- In the weeks following the Boston Marathon bombing, articles have been written about how cities around the globe will start to increase their video surveillance systems. However, just pumping more money into cameras isn't a panacea on its own, according to Dustin Saylor, CEO of Odin Systems Inc., a video surveillance design company in California.

One Woman’s Mission: Empowering Rural Villages, Transforming Lives

AKUM, Cameroon, May 3, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Cameroon Partnership in Development today announces a program, Cameroon Cultural Travelling and Volunteering, started by Anja Schwarz from Germany, an adventure traveler interested in cultures, who prefers experiencing another culture as a member of that community, and in the process, finds opportunities to transform lives in communities in need.

Students learn about career opportunities at Y4 Youth Resource Event hosted by San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- At the April 27 Y4 Youth Resource Event hosted by the County of San Bernardino Workforce Investment Board, Candice Fedrick took the stage to tell her story. Y4 stands for 'Why Youth? Why wait? Why now? Why not? Because the next generation is already here!' It is an event for at-risk youth to celebrate launching careers and advancing their education.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names IDS to 2013 'Top 50 Service Providers' List

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah /New York Netwire/ -- IDS, Inc. (International Document Services), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has made its third consecutive appearance on the 2013 Top 50 Service Providers list, issued by SourceMedia's Mortgage Technology magazine.

Excellence in Human Capital Management: Edgewood Partners Insurance Center named a 'Healthiest Employer' for 2013 by Sacramento Business Journal

SACRAMENTO, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- For 2013, Edgewood Partners Insurance Center (EPIC), a retail property, casualty and employee benefits insurance brokerage has been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as a 'Healthiest Employer.' EPIC is one of just 23 Sacramento area companies to be honored with this designation.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns 'A, Exceptional' Rating Two Years Running

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. /New York Netwire/ -- For second consecutive year, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, Inc., a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

Teenage Author Aaron Ozee Already Within Reach of Poetic Fame

ADDISON, Ill. /New York Netwire/ -- Published at age 16, poet Aaron Ozee has written and self-published four poetry books through the self-publishing company, Lulu. 'Celestial Inferno: Poems of Another Realm,' initially released in hardcover, now will be available as an eBook and Kindle Edition through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo Books, and more.

Mortgage Technology Magazine Names IDS to 2013 ‘Top 50 Service Providers’ List

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- International Document Services (IDS), a mortgage document preparation vendor, has made its third consecutive appearance on the Top 50 Service Providers list, issued by SourceMedia's Mortgage Technology magazine.

Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company Earns ‘A, Exceptional’ Rating Two Years Running

LITTLE ROCK, Ark., May 2, 2013 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- For two consecutive years, Arkansas Mutual Insurance Company has received a Financial Stability Rating (FSR) of A, Exceptional, from Demotech, a financial analysis firm specializing in evaluating the financial stability of regional and specialty insurers.

Ventura County Credit Union Doubles its Volume in Just 12 Months with LendingQB Loan Origination Software

COSTA MESA, Calif. /New York Netwire/ -- LendingQB, a provider of loan origination software, announced that since implementing its end-to-end loan origination system, California-based Ventura County Credit Union has been able to effectively manage rapid growth, maximize productivity across operations, cut originations costs and ensure excellence in member service.

Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center to Be Sold

SIOUX CITY, Iowa /New York Netwire/ -- HVS Capital Corp (HVSCC) has been exclusively appointed to sell the Sioux City Hotel and Conference Center in Sioux City, Iowa, a 193-room hotel connected by skyway to the Convention Center and Mercy Medical Center. The property is 12 stories tall and includes 13,300 square feet of meeting space, featuring the best views in town from its top floor ballroom.

iFOS Awarded a $13.5 Million Contract by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)

CLARKSVILLE, Md. /New York Netwire/ -- iFOS (Intelligent Fiscal Optimal Solutions) Managing Consultants, LLC recently announced it is has been awarded a 5-year ID/IQ to provide Onsite Secretarial Support Services for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Headquarters and Interim Locations.

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